Trump’s operation has been beset by internal discord, including growing concern about general election preparedness and a lack of support from Republican leaders, according to two people familiar with the organization’s inner workings. “It was under Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton that changed the rules of engagement that probably cost his life”.
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Priebus, a close friend of Ryan, is deeply irritated by Trump’s recent actions and his unwillingness to accept guidance from senior advisers.
Pence said in a phone interview with Fox News Channel that Trump supported his decision to back Ryan as they work to unite the Republican Party. “And I’m pleased to do it”.
The solid month of July fundraising left the campaign with $37 million in cash-on-hand while the joint Trump Victory Fund shared by the Trump campaign, the RNC and several state Republican parties banked another $37 million.
The turbulent week, including Trump’s criticism of the Muslim soldier’s family and sinking poll numbers, has led to low morale within his small campaign team.
A former reality TV star who has never held public office, Trump swept aside 16 rivals to win the party primary contests, winning support particularly from white blue-collar workers who feel neglected by the political establishment.
Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) today said on CNN that Vladimir Putin is successfully using “the KGB playbook” to manipulate GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Trump handily won the MI primary in March, but the members of the Detroit Economic Club is a more formidable audience, made up of business leaders who backed other candidates in the primary.
Clinton’s campaign committee itself reported it raised about $63 million in July.
Clinton’s aides see opportunity in Trump’s missteps.
A pro-Clinton super PAC released a new ad on Wednesday featuring footage of 2012 Republican nominee Mitt Romney and other Republicans questioning Trump’s character and foreign policy credentials.
Manafort dismissed reports of a so-called intervention by Priebus and other high-profile Republicans, including Gingrich and Giuliani.
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“We have a long tradition of hosting presidential candidates, and we’re delighted to do so on Monday”, Chappell said. “The only need we have for an intervention is maybe with some media types who keep saying things that aren’t true”.
